nightmares

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i don't have nightmares often,
but when i do,
they don't disappoint.

sometimes i wake up so
sweat-drenched, so
filled with fear, so
breathless that i just lay
there, trying to keep my eyes
open so i don't fall back into that
bad,
bad,
bad
dream.

drowning in a world of shadows,
i'm filling up with dread like a cup
of water that belongs to someone who's
very thirsty.

i reach out, but i can't get help.
it's not even about me.

a dog bit my leg off.
my horrible ex won't leave me alone.
some kid hit me on the head with a pole
and i blacked out
and woke up
and went into a cold sweat.

most times, i love dreaming
but sometimes,
reality seems better.

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⏰ Last updated: Feb 21, 2023 ⏰

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